2009 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A8 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |